Tashlich (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful, reflective ritual including shofar, song, and tossing stones into the river as we symbolically cast away our sins.
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Farm Experience @ Belkin Farm (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
We’ll gather at Lookout Farm to connect with a musical moment to set our intention for the year before breaking off to enjoy the farm and pick apples.
20s & 30s Experience at Belkin Family Lookout Farm (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join our 20s & 30s community for a Rosh Hashanah picnic at Belkin Lookout Farm! We’ll gather for dinner and ciders and a celebration of the new year.
God | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Music Club | My Favorite Songs (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Jerry Goldberg will explore with us some of his favorite songs with some of his favorite photography.
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Kol Nidre Early Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
Kol Nidre Late Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
Yom Kippur Early Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us online to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Families with Young Children Yom Kippur Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join your community and find meaning and connection in this family-friendly celebration.
Yom Kippur: Havayah High Holy Day Experience (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome the new year in sacred community, gaining inspiration from your peers’ own stories of spirituality, learning, and growth.
Yom Kippur Late Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Yom Kippur TGIHH (Thank God It’s the High Holy Days) (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for this Yom Kippur observance to deepen your connection to our community with this one-hour, multi-generational service.
Yom Kippur Hour of Learning (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Continue your Yom Kippur contemplation in the TBE tent with an hour of inspiring learning.
Yom Kippur Hour of Response (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to hear from three congregants about their spiritual autobiographies in this hour of response.
Yizkor, N’ilah, and Havdalah in the Sanctuary (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Yom Kippur observance concludes with a Torah service, a Yizkor service in remembrance of our loved ones, and an expanded service of confession.
Friday Evening & Erev Sukkot Service with Guests Nadav Tamir & Memy Ish Shalom (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to welcome Shabbat and to continue the celebration of the High Holy Days with the abundance of Sukkot.
Minyan & Torah Study | Sukkot Day 1 (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
CASA Welcomes Your Paperback Donations
- Community Engagement
CASA is collecting paperback books for their visit to the Prison Book Program on November 4th.
Team TBE: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join together as we walk to help eradicate breast cancer!
How to Get Involved Event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you looking to get involved at TBE? Then this is the event for you!
Sukkot Fun Fest (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us outdoors, shake the lulav, and celebrate the holiday of Sukkot with festive fall crafts, seasonal treats, games, music, a petting zoo, and more!
Immigration Justice Call to Action (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn about the new pathways for welcoming immigrants and increasing volunteers for participating and sponsoring new immigrants at risk in home countries.
Sukkot and Simchat Torah | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
TBElle | Hidden Jews of the Inquisition (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Let us enter the fascinating and tragic world of those forced converts who were Catholic on the outside but remained Jewish on the inside.
TBElle with a Twist | Religious Liberty (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, we will briefly explore a bit of history on how the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) interpreted these sixteen simple and breathtaking words.
Red Cross Blood Drive (In Person)
- Community Engagement
TBE is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive in our building. The American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations. Please schedule your next donation appointment now to help prevent another blood shortage. Consider donating blood, the source of life, to those in need & help fulfill our temple’s mission of bringing light to our world.
Racial Justice Initiative Quarterly Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us to discuss What's Happening in America Now and Its Impact on the Black and Jewish Communities
Friday Evening Service & Erev Simchat Torah Celebration (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat and rejoice in the simultaneous completion and renewal of the yearly cycle of Torah reading.
Simchat Torah Festival Morning Minyan (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Simchat Torah festival morning services including Yizkor, Torah reading, Torah study, and a bagel brunch.
One-On-One Conversations: Deepen your Connection (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you looking for a place to start, or to deepen your connection to Judaism, Jewish community, and TBE? Start here!
CASA Invites Your Helping Hands (In Person)
- Community Engagement
YOU can help put healthy organic food on the table for those with needed food assistance.
Festive Cocktail & Connection Hour (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Make connections with members of our community while enjoying games, drinks, schmoozing, and perusing Sarah Hurwitz’s book before she speaks!
Keynote Speaker Sarah Hurwitz (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
As we conclude Simchat Torah and embark on a new cycle of learning, join us for havdalah and our keynote speaker, Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along.
TBElle | Hidden Jews of the Inquisition (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Let us enter the fascinating and tragic world of those forced converts who were Catholic on the outside but remained Jewish on the inside.
TBElle with a Twist | Religious Liberty (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, we will briefly explore a bit of history on how the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) interpreted these sixteen simple and breathtaking words.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Jews in the Civil Rights Movement (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Yoni Kadden as he presents his highly popular class focusing on how we speak about Jews in the Civil Rights Movement.
Canceled: Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner: Israel Edition (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh to sing, play, dance, and pray in an engaging Shabbat service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups, featuring classic Israeli melodies for your whole family. Then, stay for a Family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$30
The Prison-to-College Pipeline Panel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Please join us, after Shabbat services, to welcome several formerly incarcerated people who have participated in College Behind Bars, and the related mentoring program, Partakers.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Canceled: Eretz: A Family Climate Initiative Kick-off Meeting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Please join us for the planning meeting for Eretz, TBE’s family climate change initiative. TBE families will strategize, plan, and organize around Climate Action in our broader community.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Informational Meeting | Family Trip to Israel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Learn more about TBE's Family Israel Trip, December 19-29, 2024
The War in Israel: Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward & Rabbi Sisenwine (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for a taste of eLeMeNTs, TBE's newest adult learning initiative, with the Editor-in-Chief of the Forward.
TBElle | Hidden Jews of the Inquisition (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Let us enter the fascinating and tragic world of those forced converts who were Catholic on the outside but remained Jewish on the inside.
TBElle with a Twist | Religious Liberty (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, we will briefly explore a bit of history on how the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) interpreted these sixteen simple and breathtaking words.
Supporting a Friend with Cognitive Changes (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Continuing the Conversation: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Changes
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Introduction to Tikkun Middot (Online)
- Community Engagement
This two-session introduction is designed for those who are new to Tikkun Middot practice. Participation in these two sessions is required for new participants. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
Jews in the Civil Rights Movement (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Yoni Kadden as he presents his highly popular class focusing on how we speak about Jews in the Civil Rights Movement.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Ascending Mountains in Sacred Time: Session One (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will study selected passages in Torah to explore where we might be (in time) and to how to move through sacred time.
Ascending Mountains in Sacred Time: Session Two (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will study selected passages in Torah to explore where we might be (in time) and to how to move through sacred time.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
70 Faces: Reading Torah Through Different Lenses (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this course, five rabbis and scholars will each teach a different interpretive lens for studying Torah.
CANCELED TONIGHT – The Art of Prayer: Prayers for Israel (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Participants will study each text, interpret meaning, and create their own artwork inspired by each prayer. No prior artistic experience necessary.
TBElle with a Twist | Singers of The Great American Songbook (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ve looked at The Great American Songbook. Now its time to look at the singers that made the songs.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Music Club | The Times They Are A’Changin’ (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Cantors Jodi Sufrin and Roy Einhorn will lead a program/singalong focusing on the folk music of the sixties. Was some songwriting influenced by their Jewish backgrounds?
Jews in the Civil Rights Movement (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Yoni Kadden as he presents his highly popular class focusing on how we speak about Jews in the Civil Rights Movement.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Tea Time with Senators Creem & Rausch: Reproductive Justice Champions (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Tea time with our legislative reproductive justice champions, Senators Cynthia Creem and Becca Rausch.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Jewish History, the Torah through 70CE | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
TBElle with a Twist | Three Momentous Moments in the History of Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Devoted to the history of Jerusalem we will focus on three momentous moments in the complicated history of a city holy to the three major western religions.
TBElle with a Twist | Singers of The Great American Songbook (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ve looked at The Great American Songbook. Now its time to look at the singers that made the songs.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Introduction to Tikkun Middot (Online)
- Community Engagement
This two-session introduction is designed for those who are new to Tikkun Middot practice. Participation in these two sessions is required for new participants. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these 5:00 pre-service study sessions.
TGIS Service & Consecration (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Thank God It's Shabbat (TGIS) Service, a multi-generational experience to sing, pray, and learn together in a less formal worship environment.
CASA Visits Prison Book Program (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Books can change an incarcerated life. Our TBE community should be actively involved in making books more easily available to encourage reading for those in prison. Join CASA!
Diary of War: A Conversation with Sarah Tuttle Singer (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Tuttle-Singer, author of Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered and the New Media Editor at Times of Israel, will join us from Jerusalem as she shares the words of the diary she began keeping on October 7th.
Reproductive Justice Art Exhibit and Discussion on Black Maternal Health (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice. This is an ambitious, multidisciplinary exhibition that looks at abortion and reproductive justice through the lens of faith, bringing Jewish feminist artists into dialogue with artists from other faith communities and backgrounds.
Building a Brain Healthy Lifestyle (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Continuing the Conversation: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Changes.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Film Screening | Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A film screening of "Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life," dinner, and discussion with Rabbi Sisenwine.
70 Faces: Reading Torah Through Different Lenses (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this course, five rabbis and scholars will each teach a different interpretive lens for studying Torah.
The Art of Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Participants will study each text, interpret meaning, and create their own artwork inspired by each prayer. No prior artistic experience necessary.
TBElle with a Twist | Three Momentous Moments in the History of Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Devoted to the history of Jerusalem we will focus on three momentous moments in the complicated history of a city holy to the three major western religions.
TBElle with a Twist | Singers of The Great American Songbook (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ve looked at The Great American Songbook. Now its time to look at the singers that made the songs.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
Adult Civil Rights Journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham & Selma: This trip is full
- Community Engagement
Join us in the south for a meaningful and educational trip!
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Family Shabbat Retreat (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for the first-ever Family Shabbat Retreat at East Hill Farm.
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Water Bottle Drive
- Community Engagement
Please bring reusable water bottles that will be cleaned and then donated to JF&CS, Brookline Food Pantry, and Wellesley Food Pantry.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25